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22423

REFUSED

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

to retain external covered seating, single storey toilets and all associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    30 Jun 2022

  2. Further information requested

    18 Aug 2022

  3. Further information received

    1 Feb 2023

  4. Decision: REFUSED

    27 Feb 2023

  5. Decision due

    28 Feb 2023

Application Details

Location
The Front Room , 82 John Street , Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.082 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
30 June 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
27 February 2023

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Planning Applications Nearby

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18m
2460660CONDITIONAL20 Dec 2024

to retain indefinitely an external bar and associated beer garden containing an outdoor bar/servery area, toilet block, 6 no. pods containing fixed booth seating, covered outdoor seating areas, perimeter fencing and roof covering between pod structures, external signage, car parking area to rear of the site and all associated site development works

The Front Room , 82 John Street Lower , Kilkenny

26m
2660003N/A22 Dec 2025

for (1) a change of use of the ground floor level from shop (previously travel agents) to restaurant/bar use (2) material alterations and construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the property at ground floor level (3) material alterations to existing residential accommodation at first and second floor levels to create a 1 bedroom apartment and (4) all associated site development works at 78 and 78A, John Street Lower, Kilkenny R95 EF84 (No. 78) and R95 Y043 (No. 78A). The proposed development consists of works to a protected structure (Protected Structure Ref: B105 Kilkenny City) and is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area.

78 and 78A , John Street Lower , Kilkenny R95 EF84 (No. 78) and R95 Y043 (No. 78A)

27m
17629N/A20 Sept 2017

for the development which will consist of: re-painting existing store frontage and the updating/re-branding of existing painted timber (moulded surround) store fascia, using like for like materials-non-illuminated 10mm red acrylic TUI branding and smile logo-affixed using stand off spacers onto a TUI Blue painted background.

Falcon Travel , 78 Lower John Street , Kilkenny

65m
19604CONDITIONAL27 Aug 2019

for alterations to existing protected structure (RPS Ref: PB 107) comprising (a) modifications to internal layouts including changing bar, restaurant and kitchen areas to bedrooms to provide total of 8 no. bedrooms and 6 no. suites (14 no. bedrooms currently), (b) alterations to existing window openings to rear and sides including widening of windows and lowing of cill levels, (c) forming of new door to the side and (d) erection of new single storey flat roof link extension at first floor level comprising 5 no. new bedrooms and corridor link connecting McCourts Townhouse (Protected Structure Ref: PB 107) to the Rivercourt Hotel at first floor level and all associated site works

McCourts Townhouse (Nos.86-87 John Street) , The Rivercourt Hotel , John's Street

69m
20242CONDITIONAL16 Apr 2020

for (a) change of layout to include 9 bedrooms, 2 suites, conference space and breakout space, gymnasium, holding kitchen and storage spaces (b) demolition of 2 storey structure at rear (c) erection of a 2-4 storey extension at rear to include external access steps, toilets, conservatory/breakout space, internal access stairs and lift, and external ramped disabled access (d) covered canopy link to Rivercourt Hotel, building mounted signage to John Street and west elevations (e) internal alterations to original structure consisting of: the forming of 3 door openings in existing walls, widening of existing vehicular entrance and new corbelled arch supports (f) conservation works to structure and fabric including dining room ceiling and historic stairs. Bridge House 88 and 89 John Street is a protected structure (B108) NIAH ref 12000151, 1200052 recorded monument ref KK019-026067

Bridge House , 88 and 89 John Street , Kilkenny

79m
18708CONDITIONAL24 Oct 2018

for the following works: *Material change of use of an existing retail unit and store rooms to use as a visitor centre; *Removal of the existing asbestos and profiled metal roofs over rear store rooms and provision of new roof; *Provision of new shopfront to John Street Lower; *Elevational changes to west facing courtyard elevation; *And all associated site & ancillary works. No. 16 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area. No. 16 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B100. The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-026 and the former precinct of St. John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 and National Monument Ref 344 and 331.

No. 16 John Street Lower , Kilkenny City

87m
18743CONDITIONAL9 Nov 2018

for the following works:*Conversion and alteration of an existing salon to use as a kitchen for the preparation and serving of hot food to the existing taproom and external seating area; *Provision of 2 no. associated extract flues from the kitchen; *Provision of new toilet facilities within the footprint of the existing salon; *Provision of new shopfront to the north east (courtyard) elevation; * And all associated site & ancillary works. No. 15 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area and is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-026 and the former precinct of St. John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 - and National Monument Ref 344 and 331.

No 15 John Street Lower , Kilkenny

89m
18137N/A28 Feb 2018

for the following works: Conversion and alteration of an existing store room to use as a hot food preparation area facilitating service of hot food to the existing tap-room and external seating area - Removal of the existing asbestos roof over and replacement with a new roof - Provision of an associated extract flue from the hot food preparation area - And all associated site & ancillary works at No. 15/16 John Street Lower, Kilkenny City. No 15/16 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area. No 15 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). No 16 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B100. The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-026 and the former precinct of St John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 and National Monument ref 344 and 331

No 15/16 John Street Lower , Kilkenny City

93m
21131CONDITIONAL2 Mar 2021

for the following works - Extension of the existing external seating area granted under planning reference 17/68 - Retractable canopy and associated structural frame; - Awning to the rear of Taproom; - 5 year permission for 18 no. pods within external seating area; and all associated site ancillary works. No. 15 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area and is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-126 and the former precinct of St. John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 and National Monument Ref. 344 and 331

No. 15 John Street Lower , Kilkenny

93m
17547CONDITIONAL22 Aug 2017

for development will consist of the erection of a new single storey dining area to the rear, together with connections to existing underground services and associated site works. The building and site is a protected structure under the Kilkenny City and Environs Development Plan 2014.

71 John Street , Kilkenny

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